These small hanging pincushions are shown in many period depictions and etchings

I guess man has always had an affinity for making sharp pointy things easier to carry around

As these are handmade and painted

Kent Demmary compiled a wonderful book of descriptions and basic history of these different vessels

There is enough detail in the hand to see fingernails

French Pipkin apothecary These small hanging pincushions areInspired by a still life painting from Jean Simon Chardin in 1732, this earthenware pipkin holds 32oz and is a perfect size pot for 2 3 people. As with all of our pottery this pot is glazed with a lead free glaze on the inside. The pipkin is intended to be used over hot coals with liquid inside. *Each one is handmade so there might be slight differences on sizes and colors. **Not intended to go on a stovetop. For best results, hand wash and dry the